Results at March 31, 2012:
260 BC AMTA candidates currently working
63% transitioned from unemployment
1000+ candidates registered
150+ First Nation bands represented (122 BC-based First Nations)
1:3 Female to Male ratio
43% under the age of 35
Programs currently in session:
Pathways To Success
Associates Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Aboriginal Women in Trades
Essential Skills Upgrading
Upcoming programs:
Keep checking back for upcoming programs!
Careers in Mining
Demand for employees is high, the wages are great and, depending on what you are interested in doing, you may be able to earn as you learn. But even more important ... mineral exploration and mining is a different industry today than it was in the past. Today, Aboriginal people around the province are using the traditional knowledge of their ancestors and the land to help shape their nations’ and communities’ social and economic development. Sure, mineral exploration and mining can provide you with a job, but it can also provide you the opportunity to effect change in your community.
If you think the mineral exploration and mining industry is all about digging big holes in the earth, think again. Mineral exploration and mining in British Columbia is an $8 billion dollar industry that accounts for four percent of the British Columbia economy. With more than 120 different kinds of jobs available, the industry needs creative, skilled and competitive people in every part of the province. It needs people like you!
BCAMTA is also here to help navigate training and employment opportunities in your region. Contact a program coach today to find out more.
Thank you to the British Columbia Mineral Exploration and Mining Industry Labour Shortage Task Force for providing the financial support and the generous contribution of information for this website.
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Jennifer Camille
Jennifer, a 53-year old member of the Skeetchestn Indian Band, had never been employed anywhere other than with her Band. She was frightened and nervous about working off reserve, but very determined to do so. In the spring of 2010, Jennifer completed an application with the BC AMTA, wrote the Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES) Assessment, completed a month of Essential Skills Upgrading and spent a great deal of time speaking with BC AMTA program coaches about her fears of entering into an unknown workforce.
